Class Teacher - Christ the King Catholic Primary School


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 8LX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for January 2027 - This is a fixed-term contract till 31st August 2027 with the possibility of an extension - Full time 1.0 FTE

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and shaping the future?

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Class Teacher to join our enthusiastic team at Christ the King!

Christ the King is a happy and inclusive school in the heart of Whitley in Reading, with approximately 261 pupils, including an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP). We encourage you to come and visit, meet our welcoming staff and children and experience the ’family feel’ we have here at Christ the King.

If you have a love for teaching, a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and the creativity to make lessons engaging, we want to hear from you!

Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.

We are looking for someone who is:

• highly motivated, cheerful and energetic

• able to plan and deliver engaging and challenging learning

• committed to the fact that all children can achieve

• supportive of our Catholic ethos (you do not have to be a Catholic to apply).

We can offer you:

• children who like school and enjoy learning

• a friendly and supportive staff team

• a good programme of CPD, including a good ECT mentorship

• a strong inclusive ethos

• a commitment to a good work/life balance.

What the school offers its staff

An application pack can be downloaded from the school website at www.christthekingreading.co.uk under About Us, Join Our Team.

You can also call the office on 0118 901 5434 to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications: considered on receipt

Interviews to be held – to be agreed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Relevant checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be made before an appointment is confirmed.

“Loving, learning & growing together as Christ’s family”

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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